Pistons vs Timberwolves Prediction and NBA Tips - 5 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 5, 2025, 12:09AM | Published: Jan 4, 2025, 1:21AM
The Detroit Pistons will take on the favoured Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
With the likes of Cade Cunningham, Malik Beasley and Jalen Duren, the Pistons are looking to overcome a Timberwolves team that includes Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Naz Reid.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pistons vs Timberwolves game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Detroit vs Minnesota NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Timberwolves a 71% chance of defeating the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.
Pistons vs Timberwolves: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Little Caesars Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pistons $3.10, Timberwolves $1.38
- Line: Pistons +6.5 ($1.91), Timberwolves -6.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 216.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pistons at $3.10 and the Timberwolves at $1.38.
The Pistons are 6.5-point underdogs against the Timberwolves, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Timberwolves (-6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 216.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pistons (+6.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 216.5-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Pistons vs Timberwolves: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Detroit at $3.10 with Bet365
- Line: Pistons +6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 216.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Pistons vs Timberwolves best bets are based on complex modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Timberwolves have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pistons to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Pistons vs Timberwolves: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pistons vs Timberwolves at Little Caesars Arena this Sunday is the Timberwolves winning 111-105.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Detroit vs Minnesota game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Pistons vs Timberwolves: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Pistons vs Timberwolves without necessarily betting on the outcome of Sunday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Little Caesars Arena.
Cade Cunningham is expected to lead the Pistons with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to have 27 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Timberwolves.
Pistons Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 27 | 7 | 10 |
| Malik Beasley | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| Jalen Duren | 13 | 10 | 3 |
| Tobias Harris | 12 | 6 | 2 |
| Tim Hardaway | 11 | 3 | 1 |
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 27 | 6 | 6 |
| Julius Randle | 25 | 8 | 6 |
| Naz Reid | 14 | 5 | 2 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 13 | 4 | 4 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 12 | 5 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the Detroit vs Minnesota game.
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Pistons vs Timberwolves: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pistons and Timberwolves at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to tip off at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Detroit Pistons vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Sunday 5 January 2025
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Detroit vs Minnesota predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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